How To Fix FS798 - Target tax code &1 must not have a MOSS reporting country &2; adjust &3

FS798 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 798

• Message text: Target tax code &1 must not have a MOSS reporting country &2; adjust &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS798 - Target tax code &1 must not have a MOSS reporting country &2; adjust &3 ?

  The SAP error message FS798 indicates an issue related to tax codes and the Mini One Stop Shop (MOSS) reporting requirements. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the target tax code and the MOSS reporting country in the context of VAT (Value Added Tax) reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to use a tax code that is not compatible with the MOSS reporting country specified in your transaction.
  The target tax code is set up in a way that it should not be used for transactions involving the specified MOSS reporting country.
  There may be configuration issues in the tax code settings or the MOSS reporting settings in your SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FS798 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYZ (or the relevant transaction for tax code configuration).
  Verify the settings for the target tax code (&1) to ensure it